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‘We should support him:’ Gianni Infantino clings on to FIFA power and former soccer great Samuel Eto’o wants him to stay
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points His attempt to rush through the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal was met with opposition, and some have called for him to step down. Gianni Infantino is still holding on to power as FIFA president despite recent criticism.
Gianni Infantino is still holding on to power as FIFA president despite recent criticism. His attempt to rush through the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal was met with opposition, and some have called for him to step down. However, Infantino has some support, including from the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation.
Further details about the situation and the upcoming FIFA presidential election in March are available. The election may provide an opportunity for a change in leadership, but for now, Infantino remains in power.
The full story provides more information on the current state of FIFA and the controversy surrounding Infantino's presidency.
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Category: News Published: August 24, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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